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After doing all he could to remain an Arizona Diamondback, Randy Johnson filed for free agency. Although, Johnson was willing to take a 50% pay cut to remain a Diamondback, the economic situation did not lend itself to an agreement.
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What can Phillie fans do, but grumble and think uh oh?
The mood of Philadelphia changed when the Rays tied the game while playing a half-inning that many think certainly should have never been played. The rain and puddles benefited the Rays who are known for stealing bases.
Halfway through the sixth. Tie game, 2-2. The Phillies […]
After her father was murdered during halftime at one of her games Tierra Rogers questions her love of basketball.
Terray Rogers, an anti-violence activist and a constant and visible presence at Tierra’s basketball games, was shot while smoking a cigarette outside during halftime. Police feel Terray was targetted since his friend was not harmed.
Tierra told a […]
Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos has been accused of allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run while in the Dominican Republic.
Burgos is being accused by authorities for hitting Josefina Minaya Martínez, 38, and Angely Faña, 29, with his Hummer. Both were killed from the accident.
The Mets released this statement…
“We are extremely disturbed by the reports regarding the […]
from Yahoo! Sports:
TORONTO - The New York Yankees will miss the postseason for the first time since starting their run in 1995. Mike Mussina pitched five shutout innings to earn his 19th win, Jason Giambi homered and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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It wasn’t enough to keep New York’s slim […]
The crowd of 23,441 erupted in a wild ovation after chanting “Let’s go Z!” throughout the final inning. And go he did, as Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years!
Pitching for the first time since September 2, due to a sore rotator cuff, Zambrano came back to shoot […]
This is a good question:
Confidence is a key element in a relief pitcher’s mental makeup. And Boston’s Jonathan Papelbon and the Yankees’ Mariano Rivera, two of the game’s best closers, don’t lack for it.
Consider Papelbon, who on Monday suggested — before toning down his comments — that he should pitch the ninth in Tuesday night’s […]
The awkwardness surrounding how the ball landed in the Hall of Fame can only be matched by the awkwardness surrounding Barry Bonds season, or lack thereof.
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Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon was suspended indefinitely by the team Wednesday for insubordination after reportedly grabbing general manager Ed Wade by the neck and throwing him to the ground.
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When asked if Chacon was disciplined because he physically accosted Wade, the GM said: “I’m not getting into any details of anything beyond what I just said. […]